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Election 2026

U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 9 · 2 candidates with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) has represented the district since 1983 and is on the ballot for re-election.

Sources: Representatives · List of United States representatives from Ohio · Marcy Kaptur

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is U.S. House, Ohio's 9th District.U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: U.S. House, Ohio's 9th District
Where this race isThis seat is U.S. House, Ohio's 9th District.Source: U.S. House districts of the Ohio Redistricting Commission plan of October 31, 2025 · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
ChamberDistrictNote
U.S. HouseU.S. House, Ohio's 9th DistrictU.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District

Counties: Lucas (55%) · Erie (10%) · Fulton (5%) · Ottawa (5%) · Wood (5%) · Defiance (5%) · Williams (5%) · Putnam (4%) · Henry (4%) · Paulding (2%)

Shares of 2020 residents, from the Ohio Redistricting Commission plan of October 31, 2025, the map this election uses.

Source: Congressional Redistricting Plan, Adopted by Commission, October 31, 2025 (block assignment file)

Last time, 2024: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) 48.3% · 181,098 votes; Derek Merrin (Republican) 47.6% · 178,716 votes; Tom Pruss (Libertarian) 4.1% · 15,381 votes.

That result was under the district's previous boundaries.

Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur

Democratic · U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, since 1983

  • Urban planner
  • City and regional planner for 15 years, mainly in Toledo and Chicago, before Congress
  • Assistant director for urban affairs, White House domestic policy staff, 1977-1979

11 of 11 sections researched · 144 sources

Kathy McKinstry (write-in)

Independent

Write-in candidate

Not yet researched

Derek Merrin

Derek Merrin

Republican · Former Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2016–2024

  • Real estate investor
  • Real estate investor.
  • Worked in the Ohio Auditor of State's office, conducting performance audits for schools and cities and later representing the office in northwest Ohio.

9 of 11 sections researched · 54 sources

Marcy Kaptur

Coverage, by section11 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 13 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 7 entriesWhat they have said, checked: 10 entriesRecord in office: 27 entriesMoney: 55 entriesFinancial interests: 5 entriesPolling and approval: 2 entriesElections: 15 entriesEndorsements: 12 entriesSources: 12 entries11 of 11 sections researched · 144 sources
Coverage, by section11 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Marcy Kaptur, 11 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-30 · Download this chart
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Derek Merrin

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 16 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: 30 entriesFinancial interests: 5 entriesPolling and approval: 2 entriesElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 9 entriesSources: 9 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 54 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Derek Merrin, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-30 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, as published2 field dates from September 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026; the latest has Kaptur at 49.4, Merrin at 43.4.0%25%50%75%100%Oct 2026NovElection dayMarcy Kaptur 48% - DCCC Analytics Department, 2026-09-23 - 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committeeDerek Merrin 48% - DCCC Analytics Department, 2026-09-23 - 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committeeMarcy Kaptur 49.4% - RedBox Research, 2026-10-23 - 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox ResearchDerek Merrin 43.4% - RedBox Research, 2026-10-23 - 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox ResearchField date
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, as published2 field dates from September 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026; the latest has Kaptur at 49.4, Merrin at 43.4.Source: Cracked Buckeye poll log for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, 2 polls, as published by DCCC Analytics Department and 1 other pollster · as of 2026-10-23 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Field dateCandidateSharePoll
Sep 23, 2026Marcy Kaptur48DCCC Analytics Department, 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committee
Sep 23, 2026Derek Merrin48DCCC Analytics Department, 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committee
Oct 23, 2026Marcy Kaptur49.4RedBox Research, 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox Research
Oct 23, 2026Derek Merrin43.4RedBox Research, 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox Research

Current polls

Current polls of this race: each pollster's newest, fielded in the last 60 days, or the race's newest poll when none is that recent, newest first. Every Ohio poll
Field datePollsterResultSampleRelease
2026-10-23RedBox ResearchKaptur 49.4, Merrin 43.4, Undecided 3.2858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox Research2026-10-25
2026-09-23DCCC Analytics DepartmentKaptur 48, Merrin 48, Undecided 4481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committee2026-09-29
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Kaptur $6.1M (cycle), Merrin $2.0M (cycle); as of October 14, 2026.RaisedKaptur (D)Marcy Kaptur: raised $6.1M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$6.1MMerrin (R)Derek Merrin: raised $2.0M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$2.0MSpentKaptur (D)Marcy Kaptur: spent $5.8M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$5.8MMerrin (R)Derek Merrin: spent $1.6M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$1.6MCash on handKaptur (D)Marcy Kaptur: cash on hand $698K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$698KMerrin (R)Derek Merrin: cash on hand $430K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$430K
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Kaptur $6.1M (cycle), Merrin $2.0M (cycle); as of October 14, 2026.Source: FEC filings, committees C00154625; C00909630 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedKaptur (D)6,148,017.09
RaisedMerrin (R)1,981,905.78
SpentKaptur (D)5,776,086.31
SpentMerrin (R)1,552,210.81
Cash on handKaptur (D)697,507.52
Cash on handMerrin (R)429,694.97

A note on our coverage

Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.

We have checked 2 claims by Marcy Kaptur and 0 by Derek Merrin. The gap is in our research, not in them.

Donors: 39 for Marcy Kaptur and 16 for Derek Merrin. The gap is in our research, not in them.

Marcy Kaptur's record in office has 27 entries and Derek Merrin's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

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Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Campaign priorities

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

Our campaign offers a clear alternative: new leadership, a focus on lowering costs, supporting law and order, and putting Northwest Ohio first.

May 5, 2026 · Statement the night of the primary, reported by Courthouse News Service on May 6

Source: courthousenews.com

Congressional ethics

Marcy Kaptur

Marcy will work to end the special privileges politicians give themselves — banning members of Congress and their families from trading stocks and stopping Congressional pay raises.

November 1, 2026 · Campaign website, Marcy's Priorities page

Source: Marcy's Priorities (campaign website)

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Costs and health care

Marcy Kaptur

I will never stop fighting to lower costs, protect the healthcare and Social Security working families have earned, and hold anyone accountable who puts special interests ahead of the hardworking families I am honored to serve.

May 5, 2026 · Statement the night of the primary, reported by Courthouse News Service

Source: courthousenews.com

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Costs and quality of life

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

I want to reduce their costs

May 6, 2026 · Interview with Spectrum News 1

Source: spectrumnews1.com

Energy

Marcy Kaptur

Lower Skyrocketing Utility Bills with an all-of-the-above energy approach that modernizes our aging grid, meets growing demand, and delivers reliable, affordable power for families and the industries that drive our regional economy.

November 1, 2026 · Campaign website, Marcy's Priorities page

Source: Marcy's Priorities (campaign website)

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Great Lakes conservation funding

Marcy Kaptur

As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Great Lakes Task Force, I helped introduce this legislation to close a gap in a national program that benefits only coastal ocean states. The bill continues our work together to ensure the Federal Government levels the playing field to commit equivalent, well‑deserved resources to our Great Lakes region

September 28, 2026 · Official press release introducing H.R. 10639, the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act

Source: Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Health care costs

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

He previously served as Chairman of the House Health Committee where he advocated for policies to reduce healthcare costs, promote price transparency, and ensure better patient access through fewer regulations.

May 29, 2024 · Ohio House of Representatives biography, archived May 29, 2024

Source: web.archive.org

Immigration and the border

Marcy Kaptur

Marcy believes securing our border is a shared American responsibility — one we can solve if we work together to enforce our immigration laws, deport violent criminals, and give law enforcement the resources they need — all while protecting due process, accountability, and the rule of law.

November 1, 2026 · Campaign website, Marcy's Priorities page

Source: Marcy's Priorities (campaign website)

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Jobs and trade

Marcy Kaptur

That’s why she’s investing in Northwest Ohio’s workforce – to bring good-paying jobs home, end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas, and expand workforce training so our workers are prepared to thrive in the industries of the future.

November 1, 2026 · Campaign website, Marcy's Priorities page

Source: Marcy's Priorities (campaign website)

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Length of service in Congress

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

Our founding fathers never wanted someone to stay in office that long.

May 6, 2026 · Interview with Spectrum News 1

Source: spectrumnews1.com

Priorities in office

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

For the last 8 years, I have led the fight for conservative values at the Ohio Statehouse. Now, I'm ready to take the fight to Washington - defending our constitutional rights, demanding fiscal responsibility, and bolstering Northwest Ohio's economy.

August 6, 2026 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Sources: ballotpedia.org · derekmerrin.com

Social Security and Medicare

Marcy Kaptur

Protect Social Security and Medicare by demanding accountability for our tax dollars and standing up to Washington politicians who want to raid the benefits seniors spent a lifetime earning to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy.

November 1, 2026 · Campaign website, Marcy's Priorities page

Source: Marcy's Priorities (campaign website)

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Taxes

Marcy Kaptur

None found in the records checked

Derek Merrin

He is a strong advocate for lower taxes, simplifying the tax code, and promoting transparency.

May 29, 2024 · Ohio House of Representatives biography, archived May 29, 2024

Source: web.archive.org

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Marcy Kaptur

Derek Merrin

None found in the records checked

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis27 record entries from 2026 to 2026; 14 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.1990200020102020Kaptur (D)U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, 1983 to present2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continui2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulati"2026-09-02 (vote): Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme2026-09-02 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral producti"2026-09-03 (statement): Released a statement on the resumption of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in2026-09-03 (action): Joined Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis in urging the State Department to distribute funding to2026-09-03 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a2026-09-09 (action): Announced awards totaling $3.75 million to the Zepf Center, the Ridge Project, Inc. and Pathway, Inc. through the U.S. Department of Health 2026-09-14 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct th"2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel e2026-09-15 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California S"2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Ar2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10382 as its sponsor, titled "To correct a pay disparity adversely affecting employees of the United States Army Corps of En"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10385 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorize"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10387 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10388 as its sponsor, titled "To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint Rive"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10386 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of fu"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10383 as its sponsor, titled "To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal"2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10384 as its sponsor, titled "To authorize the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carr"2026-09-16 (bill): Announced Northwest Ohio provisions in H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which the U.S. House passed by a vote of 415-2026-09-16 (action): As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, joined Senator Patty Murray in a letter asking t2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Rus2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Divisio"2026-09-16 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between fede2026-09-16 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California S"2026-09-24 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10566, the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026, as its sponsor; its official title: "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Ac"Merrin (R)Member, Waterville City Council, 2006 to 2007Mayor of Waterville, 2008 to 2011Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2016-08-02 to 2024
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis27 record entries from 2026 to 2026; 14 of them votes; 4 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Kaptur (D) and Merrin (R), 27 dated entries · as of 2026-09-24 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Kaptur (D)1983officeU.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District
Kaptur (D)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continui
Kaptur (D)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted
Kaptur (D)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulati"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-02vote2026-09-02 (vote): Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme
Kaptur (D)2026-09-02vote2026-09-02 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral producti"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-03statement2026-09-03 (statement): Released a statement on the resumption of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in
Kaptur (D)2026-09-03action2026-09-03 (action): Joined Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis in urging the State Department to distribute funding to
Kaptur (D)2026-09-03vote2026-09-03 (vote): Did not vote on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a
Kaptur (D)2026-09-09action2026-09-09 (action): Announced awards totaling $3.75 million to the Zepf Center, the Ridge Project, Inc. and Pathway, Inc. through the U.S. Department of Health
Kaptur (D)2026-09-14vote2026-09-14 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct th"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel e
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California S"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Ar
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10382 as its sponsor, titled "To correct a pay disparity adversely affecting employees of the United States Army Corps of En"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10385 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorize"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10387 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10388 as its sponsor, titled "To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint Rive"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10386 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of fu"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10383 as its sponsor, titled "To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-15bill2026-09-15 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10384 as its sponsor, titled "To authorize the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carr"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16bill2026-09-16 (bill): Announced Northwest Ohio provisions in H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which the U.S. House passed by a vote of 415-
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16action2026-09-16 (action): As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, joined Senator Patty Murray in a letter asking t
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Rus
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Divisio"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between fede
Kaptur (D)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California S"
Kaptur (D)2026-09-24bill2026-09-24 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10566, the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026, as its sponsor; its official title: "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Ac"
Merrin (R)2006officeMember, Waterville City Council
Merrin (R)2008officeMayor of Waterville
Merrin (R)2016-08-02officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives

Marcy Kaptur

  1. September 24, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10566, the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026, as its sponsor; its official title: "To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for certain communications, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  2. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026; the motion passed 262 to 159.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  3. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice"); the House passed it 352 to 72.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  4. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to detect, investigate and prosecute fraud in certain federal programs; the House passed it 217 to 207.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  5. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"; the House passed it 214 to 208.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  6. September 16, 2026 · action

    As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, joined Senator Patty Murray in a letter asking the Department of Energy to restore eliminated safety rules and to justify a rewrite of dozens of safety and accountability measures.

    Sources: kaptur.house.gov · kaptur.house.gov

  7. September 16, 2026 · bill

    Announced Northwest Ohio provisions in H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which the U.S. House passed by a vote of 415-9.

    Sources: kaptur.house.gov · kaptur.house.gov

  8. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel emissions reduction program; the motion passed 343 to 79.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  9. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran; the House adopted it 220 to 204.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  10. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"; the House passed it 216 to 211.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  11. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10388 as its sponsor, titled "To clarify and update Federal policy governing operation and maintenance of the Toussaint River Federal navigation project in Carroll Township, Ohio, as authorized under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  12. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10387 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out additional Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem restoration projects not eligible under current policy of the Department of the Army, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  13. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10386 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount and purposes of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Toledo and Oregon, Ohio, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  14. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10385 as its sponsor, titled "To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase the amount of funds authorized for the Secretary of the Army to carry out wastewater infrastructure projects in Village of Kelleys Island, Ohio, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  15. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10384 as its sponsor, titled "To authorize the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out a project for flood risk management, including riverbank stabilization, ecosystem restoration, and recreation, along the Maumee River in the vicinity of Glass City Riverwalk, Toledo, Ohio, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  16. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10383 as its sponsor, titled "To require the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of agreements with non-Federal interests for beneficial use of dredged material from federally authorized harbors in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  17. September 15, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10382 as its sponsor, titled "To correct a pay disparity adversely affecting employees of the United States Army Corps of Engineers operating the Soo Locks at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, to support safe navigation in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  18. September 14, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program"); the motion passed 345 to 60.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  19. September 9, 2026 · action

    Announced awards totaling $3.75 million to the Zepf Center, the Ridge Project, Inc. and Pathway, Inc. through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Responsible Fatherhood Program.

    Sources: kaptur.house.gov · kaptur.house.gov

  20. September 3, 2026 · statement

    Released a statement on the resumption of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois.

    Sources: kaptur.house.gov · kaptur.house.gov

  21. September 3, 2026 · action

    Joined Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis in urging the State Department to distribute funding to organizations assisting kidnapped Ukrainian children.

    Sources: kaptur.house.gov · kaptur.house.gov

  22. September 3, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a "nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel" ineligible for certain Higher Education Act funds; the House passed it 237 to 169.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  23. September 2, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; the motion failed 212 to 206, short of the two-thirds a suspension needs.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  24. September 2, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project"); the House passed it 218 to 201.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  25. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 ("making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027"); the motion passed 370 to 48.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  26. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective"); the House passed it 219 to 196.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  27. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Did not vote on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted it 220 to 192, with 2 members voting present.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

Derek Merrin

Not yet researched

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link. An amount reported, committed or refunded rather than filed, or lent by the candidate, says so beside it and comes after every filed one.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedFrom Ohio addresses: Kaptur 30.9%, Merrin 66.7%.Kaptur (D)Marcy Kaptur: 30.9% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses31% OhioMarcy Kaptur: 30.9% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses69% ElsewhereMerrin (R)Derek Merrin: 66.7% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses67% OhioDerek Merrin: 66.7% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses33% Elsewhere
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedFrom Ohio addresses: Kaptur 30.9%, Merrin 66.7%.Source: FEC filings, committees C00154625; C00909630 · as of 2026-06-30 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
BarSegmentValueShare
Kaptur (D)Ohio568,38230.9%
Kaptur (D)Elsewhere1,271,041.9569.1%
Merrin (R)Ohio242,30566.7%
Merrin (R)Elsewhere120,970.8633.3%

Marcy Kaptur

Where the money went, as filedMarcy Kaptur raised $6.1M, spent $5.8M, $698K on hand as of October 14, 2026; $326K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $5.5MOther funds (derived) to Spent: $290KRaised to Cash on hand: $662KOther funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $35KMarcy Kaptur: Raised, $6.1M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Raised$6.1MMarcy Kaptur: Other funds (derived), $326K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Other funds (derived)$326KMarcy Kaptur: Spent, $5.8M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Spent$5.8MMarcy Kaptur: Cash on hand, $698K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Cash on hand$698KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedMarcy Kaptur raised $6.1M, spent $5.8M, $698K on hand as of October 14, 2026; $326K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: FEC filings, committee C00154625, through 2026-10-14 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent5,485,589.3584.7%
Other funds (derived)Spent290,496.964.5%
RaisedCash on hand662,427.7410.2%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand35,079.780.5%

Totals as filed

FEC, as of October 14, 2026: raised $6,148,017, spent $5,776,086, cash on hand $697,508.

Source: FEC-2036683 Pre-General

FEC, as of September 30, 2026: raised $5,584,405, spent $4,786,962, cash on hand $1,246,370.

From the FEC's candidate summary file, which adds up a candidate's authorized committees and nets out refunds, so it can differ from one committee's own report.

Sources: All candidates summary file, 2025-2026 (FEC bulk file weball26; last modified 2026-10-16 05:40 GMT) · FEC candidate H2OH09031, 2026 cycle financial summary

FEC, as of June 30, 2026: raised $4,303,416, spent $1,260,674, cash on hand $3,491,668.

Sources: ballotpedia.org · fec.gov · FEC candidate H2OH09031, 2026 cycle financial summary · OpenFEC candidate totals, Ohio U.S. House, 2026 (coverage through June 30, 2026)

Top donors, filed amounts first

  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ)

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    HOYER

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • APPLIED INTUITION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (APPLIED PAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AGUILAR

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY FUND · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    DELBENE

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • EMPLOYEES OF RTX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    RTX CORPORATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • FAIR SHOT PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    CLARK

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • GROWTH ENERGY PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. TECHNOLOGIES PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL (HONPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INLAND EMPIRE STRIKES PAC; THE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    TAKANO

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    JEFFRIES

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • LA BAMBA PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    TORRES

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • LEIDOS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    LEIDOS, INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MATERION CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    MATERION CORPORATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MOMS FED UP · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC (CORNPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • OHIO CORN AND WHEAT GROWERS ASSOCIATION PAC · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    OHIO CORN & WHEAT GROWERS ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • PAC TO THE FUTURE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    PELOSI

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • POET PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • POLITICAL EDUCATION PATTERNS POLITICAL ARM INTL UNION OPERATING ENG LOCAL 18 · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 18

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • SP25 · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    SD PAC

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAW

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUND · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    UNITED STEELWORKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Outside spending

  • supporting $2,678,309 · opposing $8,651,491 · as of October 30, 2026

    CLF · $6,041,934 · oppose

    SAFETY & AFFORDABILITY PAC INC. · $1,051,530 · oppose

    Club for Growth Action · $706,277 · oppose

    Source: FEC IE bulk file 2026-10-30 plus .fec filings

In-state share

From inside Ohio: $568,382 (31%), as of June 30, 2026. Sum of itemized individual contributions (contributor entity IND, transaction types 10, 15 and 15E) to committee C00154625 in the FEC bulk file indiv26.zip for the 2025-2026 period, transactions dated 2025-01-10 to 2026-06-30 in whole dollars as the file carries them, memo rows (MEMO_CD X), refunds and the candidate's own contributions excluded; an Ohio address means the contributor's filed STATE is OH.

Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Derek Merrin

Where the money went, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026.Raised to Spent: $1.6MRaised to Cash on hand: $430KDerek Merrin: Raised, $2.0M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Raised$2.0MDerek Merrin: Spent, $1.6M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Spent$1.6MDerek Merrin: Cash on hand, $430K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Cash on hand$430KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026.Source: FEC filings, committee C00909630, through 2026-10-14 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent1,552,210.8178.3%
RaisedCash on hand429,694.9721.7%

Totals as filed

FEC, as of October 14, 2026: raised $1,981,906, spent $1,552,211, cash on hand $429,695.

Source: FEC-2039374 Pre-General

FEC, as of September 30, 2026: raised $2,083,931, spent $1,353,755, cash on hand $806,827.

From the FEC's candidate summary file, which adds up a candidate's authorized committees and nets out refunds, so it can differ from one committee's own report.

Sources: All candidates summary file, 2025-2026 (FEC bulk file weball26; last modified 2026-10-16 05:40 GMT) · FEC candidate H4OH09169, 2026 cycle financial summary

FEC, as of June 30, 2026: raised $1,508,953, spent $1,054,389, cash on hand $531,214.

Sources: ballotpedia.org · fec.gov · FEC candidate H4OH09169, 2026 cycle financial summary · OpenFEC candidate totals, Ohio U.S. House, 2026 (coverage through June 30, 2026)

Top donors, filed amounts first

  • AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • GLASS CITY PAC · $6,999 · PAC · In state

    MERRIN

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    MORENO

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC) · $5,000 · PAC · In state

    BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    COLE COMBINED COMMITTEE

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    SMITH VICTORY

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • RAPTOR PAC · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    PFLUGER VICTORY FUND

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • RESTORING OUR FREEDOM PAC · $5,000 · PAC · In state

    TAYLOR

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    COMMANDER ZINKE

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    SCALISE LEADERSHIP FUND

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • TURNING POINT PAC INC. · $5,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • B BRIGADE MAJORITY FUND · $3,500 · PAC · Out of state

    BARRETT

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • FIGHTING FIRST · $3,500 · PAC · Out of state

    BUCKHOUT

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MVL PAC · $3,500 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • SOVEREIGNTY FIRST PAC · $3,500 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MERRIN, DEREK · $310,000 loan from the candidate · the candidate · In state

    the candidate; all of it repaid through October 14, 2026

    Sources: FEC-2039374 Pre-General (coverage through 2026-10-14) · fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Outside spending

  • supporting $3,492,871 · opposing $5,550,741 · as of October 30, 2026

    HMP · $5,193,685 · oppose

    SAFETY & AFFORDABILITY PAC INC. · $2,226,530 · support

    NO GOING BACK PAC INC. · $531,850 · support

    Source: FEC IE bulk file 2026-10-30 plus .fec filings

In-state share

From inside Ohio: $242,305 (67%), as of June 30, 2026. Sum of itemized individual contributions (contributor entity IND, transaction types 10, 15 and 15E) to committee C00909630 in the FEC bulk file indiv26.zip for the 2025-2026 period, transactions dated 2025-06-23 to 2026-06-30 in whole dollars as the file carries them, memo rows (MEMO_CD X), refunds and the candidate's own contributions excluded; an Ohio address means the contributor's filed STATE is OH.

Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

The result

Past election results, share of the vote15 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Kaptur1998 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 81.2%81.2%2000 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 74.8%74.8%2002 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 74.0%74.0%2004 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 68.1%68.1%2006 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 73.6%73.6%2008 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 74.4%74.4%2010 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 59.4%59.4%2012 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 73.0%73.0%2014 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 67.7%67.7%2016 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 68.7%68.7%2018 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 67.8%67.8%2020 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 63.1%63.1%2022 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 56.6%56.6%2024 U.S. House 9Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: won, 48.3%48.3%Merrin2024 U.S. House 9Derek Merrin, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: lost, 47.6%47.6%
Past election results, share of the vote15 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 1998-2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemPCTNote
Kaptur1998 U.S. House 981.2
Kaptur2000 U.S. House 974.8
Kaptur2002 U.S. House 974
Kaptur2004 U.S. House 968.1
Kaptur2006 U.S. House 973.6
Kaptur2008 U.S. House 974.4
Kaptur2010 U.S. House 959.4
Kaptur2012 U.S. House 973
Kaptur2014 U.S. House 967.7
Kaptur2016 U.S. House 968.7
Kaptur2018 U.S. House 967.8
Kaptur2020 U.S. House 963.1
Kaptur2022 U.S. House 956.6
Kaptur2024 U.S. House 948.3
Merrin2024 U.S. House 947.6

Not yet researched

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: List of United States representatives from Ohio · Marcy Kaptur · Ohio's congressional districts · 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, District 9 · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Ohio · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Merrin

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District election?

The election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District in 2026?

On the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, in surname order: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic), Derek Merrin (Republican). Write-in candidate, not printed on the ballot: Kathy McKinstry.

Who holds the U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District seat now?

The seat is held by Marcy Kaptur.

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